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To: FixitGuy; bondserv
I think you are both ignoring the sociological and class considerations.

The rocks were obviously placed by Native Americans in a ceremonial offering to their deities.

Therefore, we should immediately cordon off the entire surrounding area as a historical sacred site, and limit access to the native peoples of the area who have been historically oppressed. Yes? Is this making any sense?

Of course, with acknowledgement of the sacred tribal area, condemnation of the property can be followed by empowerment of the tribal authorities to incorporate and more fully develop the area for tribal gaming. I think the area could support a resort complete with three to twenty casinos and associated satellite operations-- ski lifts, resort hotels, shopping malls, helicopter pads, horse trails, and (of course) bowling alleys. The income from these operations should be tax free and exceptions can be made to campaign finance laws to give the tribes more access to the dominant racist and oppressive political power structure. This is entirely appropriate toward restoring the pride and economic status of the oppressed Original Peoples of the region. A "buffer zone" will be added to protect the endangered species of the area, to be administered as a "World Heritage Site" under United Nations auspices.

An interactive nature gallery will inform visitors and schoolchildren of the cultural signifance of the artifacts in their native environment. The entrance fees, museum fees, and parking fees will go to the general fund, with the difference to be made up by donations and surtaxes on souveneirs, candy bars, and cigarettes sold within the World Heritage Site and buffer zone boundaries.

;-)

32 posted on 10/26/2003 12:22:36 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: SteveH
A career in politics?

Ya certainly got the goods.<;^)

34 posted on 10/26/2003 12:26:50 AM PDT by FixitGuy
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